Excellent
#35 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 2% in state
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Middle School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 GALAPAGO STREET, Denver, CO 80204
- Math 43% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,265
Median home value
$579,900
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Morey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Cedar Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Kipp Sunshine Peak AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #16 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
What grades does Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School serve?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School rank in CO?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School ranks #35 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School a Title I school?
No, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School?
36.9% of students at Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 282-6437
- Area population (ZIP 80204)
- 35,518
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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